Honor June Crawford’s 100th

Senate Resolution No. 2450 BY: Senator BORRELLO CONGRATULATING June Crawford upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on January 19, 2020 WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate and recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate June Crawford upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday to be celebrated on Sunday, January 19, 2020; and WHEREAS, June Crawford was born on January 19, 1920, in Cleveland, Ohio, to George Bockmier and Hattie Neno; and WHEREAS, Graduating from Allegany Central School, Class of 1938, June Crawford worked as a Bookkeeper for Sara Crisafulli as well as being employed at McCaffery Baker Dress Shop; she also held the esteemed position of Clerk for the Town of Allegany; and WHEREAS, She was married to her first husband, Ernest H. Hall and together they had one son, Ernie Hall; following Ernest's passing, she later married Joseph Crawford and this union produced 12 more children, Tim, Elizabeth, Pam, Mike, James, Jerry, Gary, Dennis, Joe, Deb, Greg, and Chris; today, June is the proud grandmother of 34 grandchildren and more than 23 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Amongst many hobbies, June Crawford enjoys crafts, shopping, reading, playing cards, baking pies and writing poems; and WHEREAS, Still active in her community, June Crawford has been volunteering for 13 years at the Department of Aging and Meals on Wheels; and WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize those who have reached such a remarkable age and who have witnessed and celebrated the innovations, cultural developments and awesome achievements of this country during the last century, while themselves contributing to the growth and excellence of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate June Crawford upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to June Crawford.